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Bentley University Senior Dies in Balcony Fall During Bahamas Trip

Gaurav Jaisingh's accidental death is under investigation as his family prepares to honor him at commencement.

Indian-American student dies after falling from Bahamas hotel balcony
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Overview

  • Gaurav Jaisingh, a senior at Bentley University, died on May 11 after accidentally falling from a hotel balcony during the school's annual senior trip to the Bahamas.
  • The Royal Bahamas Police Force confirmed the fall occurred around 10 p.m. at the Paradise Island Resort, where Jaisingh was staying with classmates.
  • Emergency responders transported Jaisingh to a hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries en route; the incident is still being investigated by Bahamian authorities.
  • Jaisingh was a finance major with a minor in computer information systems, active in campus organizations such as Delta Sigma Pi and the South Asian Students Association.
  • His parents have traveled to the Bahamas to bring home his cremated remains and plan to participate in Bentley’s May 17 commencement ceremony to honor their son.